Salsa refers to any sauce, particularly spicy and tomato based ones, typical of Mexican and Central American cuisine.

Author: Prathima Rao

Recipe Type: Side

Serves: 4

Ingredients

6-7 medium sized tomatoes (blanch & peel. you could deseed a few of them if they are sour)

1 medium onion

3-4 cloves garlic

jalapenos or green chillies to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

lemon juice to taste

½ to ¾ cup chopped coriander/ cilantro

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Roughly chop the blanched and peeled tomatoes, onions, chillies and garlic. Put these ingredients in a food processor and blend along with cilantro, salt, pepper, olive oil to a chunky puree. Taste in between and adjust seasoning if required.

Transfer to a bowl and add lemon juice. This salsa lasts for a week in the refrigerator.

Born and brought up in South India amongst hard core food enthusiasts. Cooking and food has always been a part of Prathima’s growing years with every family gathering accompanied by a scrumptious and elaborate meal. Now, traditional vegetarian food of her community has paved way to contemporary and quicker dishes.